This course provides a comprehensive overview of ADHD and Autism from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective. Rather than viewing these neurotypes solely through the medical model or deficit-based lens, participants will explore the social, cultural, and historical contexts that shape our understanding of neurodivergence. The course will also address practical strategies for assessment, diagnosis, and best practices.
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Beyond the DSM: Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) Across the Lifespan 2 CEUS
Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) is a lesser-known but vital aspect of neurodivergent experience, most commonly associated with autism but also seen in other neurodivergent presentations. Individuals with PDA experience a fundamental need for autonomy and control over their environment, leading to intense anxiety, demand avoidance, and burnout when pressured. Traditional behavioral and compliance-based approaches often backfire, reinforcingContinue reading “Beyond the DSM: Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) Across the Lifespan 2 CEUS”
Beyond the DSM: Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches to OCD 2 CEUs
This two-hour training offers an in-depth exploration of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through a neurodiversity-affirming, liberation-oriented lens. Designed for therapists, educators, medical professionals, and community members alike, this course challenges the limitations of traditional DSM-based frameworks and invites participants to reimagine OCD as a contextual, relational, and embodied experience rather than a disorder rooted solely inContinue reading “Beyond the DSM: Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches to OCD 2 CEUs”